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Ian Cragg commented on Ian Cragg's group Expat Finance & Currency Assistance in France
"Hi Mark, Apologies, I misunderstood, I thought that you received 3c less on the actual amount you received in Euros not on the actual exchange rate itself. Yes that seems far more realistic now. We would be able to achieve over €1.20 on those…"
May 3
Mark Bennett commented on Ian Cragg's group Expat Finance & Currency Assistance in France
"Hi Ian, Last exchange I had was for £2000-> euros on the 23rd April .  I think the Interbank high was 1.224 - correct me if the online data I found was wrong.  I received 1.1978.  That's 2.62c.  Perhaps I'm…"
May 3
Ian Cragg commented on Ian Cragg's group Expat Finance & Currency Assistance in France
"Hi Mark, Thanks for your comment. Similar to banks, currency companies make their profit from the difference they buy currency and sell it, just like a wholesale rate and retail rate. A currency company however sells their currency to the client at…"
May 2
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Expat Finance & Currency Assistance in France

We've selected TorFX as our partner for assisting Survive France members who need to transfer money in and out of France.TorFX are one of the UK's leading currency brokers who can better high street bank exchange rates by up to 5%.See More
May 2
Mark Bennett commented on Ian Cragg's group Expat Finance & Currency Assistance in France
"Imaginary request: Okay a question to which torfx can (could) give a quick ballpark quote: One want to (eg) convert £5000 to euros and the exchange rate is (eg) 1.225 - how many euros would I get?  With my present company I normally get…"
May 2
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Expat Finance & Currency Assistance in France

We've selected TorFX as our partner for assisting Survive France members who need to transfer money in and out of France.TorFX are one of the UK's leading currency brokers who can better high street bank exchange rates by up to 5%.See More
May 2
Ian Cragg commented on James Higginson's blog post GBP/EUR transfers - favourable rate
"Thanks for the note Pam. On our previous experiences with clients using online platforms similar to that mentioned they have found that they seem not to price according to currency volume, which means that they’re competitive on small amounts…"
May 1
Ian Cragg commented on James Higginson's blog post GBP/EUR transfers - favourable rate
"Morning all, I can happily clarify a couple of the points arising. TorFX are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority under the Payment Service Regulations 2009 (FRN 517320) for the provision of payment services. Under this…"
May 1
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Feb 29
Ian Cragg commented on James Higginson's blog post Ask your finance related questions here!
"Referring back to your question Steve, I have been informed that; Private individuals who are not deemed domiciled in France for tax purposes may nonetheless be subject to French tax, unless otherwise provided by an international convention. The tax…"
Feb 29
Ian Cragg commented on James Higginson's blog post Ask your finance related questions here!
"Good Morning Bev, thank you for your question. The Pound weakened to a 12 week low at 1.1760, driven largely by technical factors, after the rate traded through 1.19. The ECB are also expected to pump half a billion into European banks to improve…"
Feb 29
Ian Cragg commented on James Higginson's blog post Ask your finance related questions here!
"Hi Steve, Thank you for your question. TorFX specialise in foreign exchange as opposed to tax related issues, however I have a couple of associates who should be able to answer your question. Do you want to send me an email ian.cragg@torfx.com…"
Feb 29
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Profile Information

Web/Blog Address
http://www.torfx.com/?adloc=SurviveFranceIC
Length of time in France?
None resident
Searchable Personal Info (Hobbies, interests etc...)
Travelling, Socialising, Internet, Football, Golf, Reading, Holidays
Searchable Business Info (Products, services etc...)
Foreign Exchange Transfers, Emigrating, Overseas Property, Working with Expats
Nationality
British
Please feel free to contact me direct to discuss any element of currency amd / or your foreign exchange requirements.ian.cragg@torfx.com+44 (0) 1736 335292

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At 10:50 on January 10, 2012, Rolf Zeijdel said…

Hi Ian,

 

You provide a good service,hope to do business with you in the future.

 

Thanks,

 

Rolf

At 12:26 on October 17, 2011, Andrew Hearne said…

Penzance eh, I still have fond memories of Cornwall, I was in Camborne and then Truro, worked in Falmouth and then Redruth for Jose Collins back in the early 90s. it's a small world!

 

At 10:33 on October 4, 2011, Anna Darby said…
I am here now could you ring me on 0033562288926
At 11:41 on October 3, 2011, Anna Darby said…
would you add me as a friend (not sure how to do it) so I have access to your page. thanks anna
At 12:57 on September 8, 2011, Kevin Crowley said…
Hi Ian,

I am ready to transfer some money from Oz to France.
What do I need to do to enable the process?

Regards,
Kev
At 20:27 on August 30, 2011, Suzi Callow said…
Hi Ian
Yes we are selling in the Uk, although we have already purchased in France, and have our forex sorted thanks anyway.
Suzi
At 16:26 on August 17, 2011,
Admin
James Higginson
said…
Thanks Ian :)
At 16:43 on July 20, 2011,
Admin
Catharine Higginson
said…
Dear Ian

Welcome to the network - we hope you find it useful!
If you haven't already done so, don't forget to upload a photograph of yourself so NOT your cat or your company logo (!), to your profile (use the setting button on the right hand side of your page) and you can pinpoint your location on the 'Members Map'.
Feel free to join any groups that look interesting or suggest your own the groups can all be found in the social tab at the top of the page. You can list items for sale in the Bring Buy and Sell group and add any events to the Events page. And come and say 'hi' in the chat window - we're all very friendly!
Best wishes
Catharine and James
 
 
 

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